Doctrine and Covenants 13

1. Doctrine and Covenants 13 Priesthood of God

3. Joseph and Oliver had been arrested at Colesville for preaching. Their attorney, Mr. Reid, helped them escape through a window as a mob had begun to gather in front of the house. “It was night and they traveled through brush and water and mud, fell over logs, etc., until Oliver was exhausted; then Joseph helped him along through brush and water, almost carrying him. They traveled all night, and just at the break of day Oliver exclaimed, "Brother Joseph, how long have we got to endure this thing?" They sat down on a log to rest and Joseph said that at that very time Peter, James, and John came to them and ordained them. They had 16 or 17 miles to go to get back to Mr. Hales, his father-in-law's, but Oliver did not complain any more of fatigue

4. “…The voice of Peter, James, and John in the wilderness between Harmony, Susquehanna county, and Colesville, Broome county, on the Susquehanna river, declaring themselves as possessing the keys of the kingdom, and of the dispensation of the fulness of times!” D&C 128:20

5. D&C 13 Upon you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; and this shall never be taken again from the earth, until the sons of Levi do offer again an offering unto the Lord in righteousness. Questions about this verse?

6. Why did john use the word “Messiah”? • Only used 3 times in the D&C, while “Christ” is used 132 times. • “The anointed.” In the New Testament Jesus is called the Christ, which is the Greek equivalent of Messiah whose coming the Jews were eagerly expecting. (Guide to the Scriptures, lds.org). • To John the Baptist, Jesus was the Messiah

7. What are priesthood “keys”? • Keys direct, control, and govern God’s priesthood on earth. Priesthood holders called to positions of presidency receive keys from those in authority over them. Priesthood holders use the priesthood only within the limits outlined by those who hold the keys. The President of the Church holds all priesthood keys. Guide to the Scriptures, lds.org

8. What is meant by “Keys of the ministering of angels”? If you live worthy of the priesthood, you have the right to receive and enjoy the power of heavenly beings to guide you, to protect you, to bless you. Gordon B. Hinckley Oct. 1982 Gen. Conf.

9. What is meant by “Keys of the ministering of angels”? Those who hold the Aaronic Priesthood open the door for all Church members who worthily partake of the sacrament to enjoy the companionship of the Spirit of the Lord and the ministering of angels. Dallin H. Oaks Oct. 1998 Gen. Conf.

10. What is meant by “Keys of the gospel of repentance and of baptism”? We are commanded to repent of our sins and to come to the Lord with a broken heart and a contrite spirit and partake of the sacrament in compliance with its covenants. Dallin H. Oaks Oct. 1998 Gen. Conf.

11. Who are the “sons of Levi”? • Levi was one of the sons of Israel. • Called after Moses’ brother Aaron. • The Levites held the lesser priesthood • Levites assigned to officiate in the tabernacle. • The “sons of Levi” are Aaronic Priesthood holders.

12. The Priesthood Through Earth’s History The Holy Priesthood Melchizedek Abraham Moses Savior Noah Peter Elijah Adam Millennium Joseph Smith Sons of Levi Offering John the Baptist Priesthood Of Aaron …and this shall never be taken again from the earth, until the sons of Levi [the sons of Moses and Aaron] do offer again an offering unto the Lord in righteousness. The “Aaronic” Priesthood

13. How will “the sons of levi offer again an offering”? We are living in the dispensation of the fulness of times andall things are to be restored. The law of sacrifice will have to be restored. It will be necessary, therefore, for the sons of Levi, who offered the blood sacrifices anciently in Israel, to offer such a sacrifice again in this dispensation. Joseph Fielding Smith Doctrines of Salvation, 3:94

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15. IN DA HOOD • What does the Suffix “hood” means? • Hood = Added as a suffix, it shows a current condition or state • Motherhood = A condition or state of being a Mother • Fatherhood = A condition or state of being a Father • Childhood = A condition or state of being a child • Neighborhood = The condition or state of being neighbors in a proximity

16. IN DA HOOD • What is does Priesthood mean? • Answer:  The quality or state of being a Priest. • Ask:  What is a Priest? • Look Up:  ”Priest” in the Bible Dictionary. • Priests are mediators between us and God.   • Priesthood = The condition or state of being mediators between man and God and helping save us.

17. Eric Richards High Priest Ordination: 21 Sep 2000 Ordained By… Michael Floyd Cooley Frank Gregory Woidka Philip Alma Petersen Sterling Welling Sill Henry Hooper Blood Hyrum Mack Smith Joseph Fielding Smith Brigham Young Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, Martin Harris Joseph Smith, Jr Peter, James, & John Jesus Christ

18. Email: lineofauthority@ldschurch.org  Phone: 800-453-3860 Priesthood line of Authority

19. Doctrine and Covenants 13 GIRLS • What difference should the priesthood make to the young men? • In what subtle ways to young men dishonor their priesthood? • How important is it for your to have a faithful priesthood honoring husband? BOYS • How should holding the priesthood make you different? • How important do you think the priesthood will be for your future spouse? • What are some of the most common ways we honor the priesthood?

20. PRiesthood SANCTIFY YOURSELVES • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hew-QARTo00

21. PRiesthood SANCTIFY YOURSELVES • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hew-QARTo00

22. Doctrine and Covenants 13 Priesthood of God